Alternative Investment Director
Company Description
Verdant Asset Management is an established single family office with a presence in Greater China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The firm invests across asset classes and business stages, focusing on frontier markets and innovative opportunities. Its investment philosophy emphasizes diversification to balance risk management with long-term wealth preservation. Team members collaborate across regions and strategies to support a dynamic, globally oriented investment platform. Role Description The Alternative Investment Director is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of alternative investments across asset classes and geographies. Day-to-day activities include originating and screening opportunities, building and reviewing financial models, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment memoranda and recommendations. The role involves monitoring portfolio performance, assessing risk exposures, and proposing portfolio rebalancing or exit strategies where appropriate. The Director will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, maintain market and sector coverage in frontier and innovative areas, and contribute to the refinement of the family office’s long-term investment strategy.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Investment Management and Investments, with a track record managing or overseeing alternative investment portfolios. Robust Analytical Skills and Finance knowledge, including experience with financial modeling, valuation, and risk analysis. Deep understanding of Investment Strategies across private equity, venture capital, real assets, hedge funds, or other alternative asset classes. Experience investing in or analyzing frontier markets and innovative sectors is highly beneficial. Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple projects, and make sound, data-driven decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex investment ideas to non-specialist stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA) are an advantage. Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and alignment with a long-term wealth preservation mindset.